Knik River, AK

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Alaska Glacier Lodge

Alaska Glacier Lodge

4 out of 5
29979 E Knik River Rd, Palmer, AK
Stay at this 4-star lodge in Palmer. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
Needed honey

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

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Alaska Glacier Lodge
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area

2 out of 5
13049 Old Glenn Hwy, Eagle River, AK
The price is ￥9,079 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥9,079
￥10,168 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eagle River. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall ...
6.6/10 (1,014 reviews)
Attended the Alaska State football season final contest with my family. (We won!) Needed a place to spend the night. This was pretty much a barebones basic room for rent. Wish our rooms (2) had refrigerators; otherwise, they were comfortable and clean. Just what we needed. Good stay for the excellent ...

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Area
Grand View Inn & Suites

Grand View Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
2900 E Parks Hwy, Wasilla, AK
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wasilla. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean rooms and quiet overall

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

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Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail

Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail

Palmer
Stay at this vacation home in Palmer. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reflections Lake and Lake Barbara are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Very clean, plenty supplies and other stuff such as coffee and high quality. Really enjoyed staying in the lovely house. The location of the house is very close to all hikes we were interested in.

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2025

Surrounded by State Forest land, near Knik River Tailrace fishing, luxury detail
Colony Suites

Colony Suites

4 out of 5
380 S Colony Way, Palmer, AK
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Palmer. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Colony House Museum and Palmer ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Everything was very clean

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Colony Suites
Quaint cozy cabin near Hatcher Pass. Clear Night Cabin B

Quaint cozy cabin near Hatcher Pass. Clear Night Cabin B

Wasilla
Stay at this cabin in Wasilla. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Finger Lake State Recreation Area and Cottonwood Creek Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
We had a very nice time! Quiet and relaxing, had the essentials needed for our stay! The host was sweet and communicative! We will definitely be back!!

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Quaint cozy cabin near Hatcher Pass. Clear Night Cabin B
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Popular places to visit

This is one of my favorite places to take kids, family, and friends when they come for a visit. It is a truly "Alaska" experience to be able to wander among and feed the Reindeer here. And the scenery on the way can't be beat! Landscape wise, Pioneer Peak is the star of the show on this trip along the Old Glenn Highway & Bodenburg Loop Road.

Reindeer Farm

Enjoy an outing to Reindeer Farm during your stay in Butte. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Reindeer Farm
About 1 mile up a trail from the Independence Mine parking lot, beautiful lake awaits you.

Independence Mine State Historical Park

You can find out about the history of Fishhook with a stop at Independence Mine State Historical Park. Wander the forest in this relaxing area.

Independence Mine State Historical Park
Pretty tough to beat the views of the valley from the top of the Butte.

Bodenburg Butte

Explore the great outdoors at Bodenburg Butte, a lovely green space in Butte. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Bodenburg Butte

Musk Ox Farm

Enjoy an outing to Musk Ox Farm during your stay in Farm Loop. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Musk Ox Farm

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site during your travels in Gateway. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

Pioneer Peak

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pioneer Peak during your travels in Knik River. Take in the jazz scene and glaciers in the area.

Pioneer Peak

Things to do

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

￥56,018
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
Summer time on the glacier

Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

￥45,409
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage

All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage

￥52,982
per adult
All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage
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Cities near Knik River

Palmer which includes mountains as well as an individual male

Palmer

Sutton

Sutton